Premier League rivals want Liverpool star

Following the arrival of Milos Kerkez in the summer, Kostas Tsimikas joined AS Roma on loan for the season.

With Andrew Robertson also having less than six months remaining on his deal, many believed that Tsimikas would re-join Liverpool at the end of the season to serve as backup to Kerkez if Robertson did leave Anfield.

Now it looks as though the Greek icon may make his Premier League return sooner than planned as The Athletic are reporting that Nottingham Forest are keen to bring the 29-year-old to the City Ground this winter.

Tsimikas has struggled for minutes in Italy and would be a welcome addition to Sean Dyche’s side as they fight for Premier League safety.

Could Liverpool lose their cult hero permanently?

Since his arrival in Merseyside in 2020, Tsimikas has become a true hero among the Anfield faithful.

Known as ‘the Greek Scouser’, the eccentric left-back cemented himself in Liverpool history when he scored the winning penalty in a shootout against Chelsea in the 2022 FA Cup final.

The Athletic’s report doesn’t confirm whether Forest are looking to secure Tsimikas’ services permanently or whether they are looking to take over Roma’s current loan deal, but a permanent exit wouldn’t be a shock.

With many optimistic that vice-captain Robertson will sign a new deal at Anfield, there is no clear pathway to game time for Tsimikas at Liverpool anymore.

Before joining the Reds Tsimikas played for Olympiacos, who are also owned by Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis, and a move to Forest could eventually lead to a move back to his former club.